Des Moines Veður Spá
Des Moines weather: 19°C, skýjað að hluta. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Des Moines?
Yes - rain is likely in Des Moines today.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 87 mm of precipitation is forecast, með the wettest days falling on mið., fös., lau., mán. and þri..
The next 7 days carry about 6.5 times a normal week's rain for október (87 mm against 13 mm).
16-day forecast for Des Moines
Hæst / Lægst; Úrkoma; UV
| Dagur | Aðstæður | Hæst / Lægst | Úrkoma | Vindur | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mið., okt 28 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 25° / 12° | 65% · 9 mm | 25 km/h | 4 |
| fim., okt 29 | ☁️ Skýjað | 19° / 9° | 29% | 14 km/h | 4 |
| fös., okt 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 14° / 8° | 70% · 2 mm | 17 km/h | 2 |
| lau., okt 31 | 🌦️ Lítil rigning | 15° / 11° | 72% · 5 mm | 14 km/h | 1 |
| sun., nóv 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 14° / 12° | 12% · 2 mm | 14 km/h | 1 |
| mán., nóv 2 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 17° / 13° | 73% · 46 mm | 31 km/h | 0 |
| þri., nóv 3 | 🌧️ Skúrir | 18° / 15° | 68% · 23 mm | 22 km/h | 1 |
| mið., nóv 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 17° / 15° | 42% · 5 mm | 14 km/h | 1 |
| fim., nóv 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 15° / 11° | 14% · 4 mm | 26 km/h | 1 |
| fös., nóv 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 11° / 5° | 14% · 1 mm | 25 km/h | 3 |
| lau., nóv 7 | ☁️ Skýjað | 10° / 2° | 6% | 10 km/h | 3 |
| sun., nóv 8 | ☁️ Skýjað | 12° / 5° | 12% | 15 km/h | 2 |
| mán., nóv 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 14° / 7° | 16% · 4 mm | 38 km/h | 2 |
| þri., nóv 10 | ☁️ Skýjað | 12° / 4° | 11% | 33 km/h | 3 |
| mið., nóv 11 | ☁️ Skýjað | 9° / 3° | 14% | 20 km/h | 3 |
| fim., nóv 12 | ☁️ Skýjað | 8° / 1° | 13% | 20 km/h | 2 |
What this means for Des Moines
Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 25°C is 4.5°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 51 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 51 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Des Moines?
Des Moines is a city in Iowa. Its coordinates are 41.5868, -93.625. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Des Moines núna?
It is currently 19°C (65°F) með skýjað að hluta. Raki is 89% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Des Moines?
maí, ágúst and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Des Moines, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Des Moines in?
Des Moines observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 12:01 AM.
How many people live in Des Moines?
Des Moines has a population of approximately 215.000.
What is the nearest airport til Des Moines?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 476 km away.
What are the top things til do in Des Moines?
Popular options include Mississippi River and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 29, 2026 at 12:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
